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    Nursing schools and programs

    There are numerous nursing schools and programs available throughout the country, providing a wide range of nursing classes, degrees and certifications to choose from. Use the tools below to explore best colleges for nursing and the best nursing programs based on the criteria that fit your specific needs and career goals.

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    Location
    Degree
    School type
    • New York

      Jamestown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $24,218
      Average cost out of state
      $30,196
      School Type
      Public

      Jamestown Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Kauai Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $35,874
      Average cost out of state
      $42,294
      School Type
      Public

      Kauai Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 22, 2026
    • Kansas

      Labette Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,594
      Average cost out of state
      $23,394
      School Type
      Public

      Labette Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: May 21, 2026
    • California

      Modesto Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $31,802
      Average cost out of state
      $31,802
      School Type
      Public

      Modesto Junior College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: June 1, 2026
    • Michigan

      Montcalm Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $29,588
      Average cost out of state
      $32,300
      School Type
      Public

      Montcalm Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: June 2, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Nashua Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $5,712‬
      Average cost out of state
      $12,552
      School Type
      Public

      Nashua Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: July 15, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Nicolet Area Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $23,862
      Average cost out of state
      $23,862
      School Type
      Public

      Nicolet Area Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 29, 2026
    • Missouri

      North Central Missouri College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $21,922
      Average cost out of state
      $21,922
      School Type
      Public

      North Central Missouri College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Kansas

      Pratt Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $12,948
      Average cost out of state
      $13,592
      School Type
      Public

      Pratt Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • North Carolina

      Roanoke-Chowan Community College

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $1,216
      Average cost out of state
      $4,288
      School Type
      Public

      Roanoke-Chowan Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Rose State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,099
      Average cost out of state
      $9,220
      School Type
      Public

      Rose State College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: May 1, 2026
    • California

      Saddleback College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $35,038
      Average cost out of state
      $48,538
      School Type
      Public

      Saddleback College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • Missouri

      Saint Charles Community College

      Average cost in state
      $27,632
      Average cost out of state
      $30,680

      Saint Charles Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • North Dakota

      Williston State College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $19,035
      Average cost out of state
      $ 23,217
      School Type
      Public

      Williston State College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: July 8, 2026
    • Texas

      Wharton County Junior College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,732
      Average cost out of state
      $27,148
      School Type
      Public

      Wharton County Junior College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to ADN
      Last Updated: July 7, 2026
    • Maryland

      Baltimore City Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $2,640
      Average cost out of state
      $6,720‬
      School Type
      Public

      Baltimore City Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nurse Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Maryland

      Hagerstown Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,924
      Average cost out of state
      $8,988
      School Type
      Public

      Hagerstown Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Military Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic to RN or BSN
      • LPN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC)
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 21, 2026
    • Texas

      Lamar State College - Orange

      Average cost in state
      $16,250
      Average cost out of state
      $29,990
      School Type
      Public

      Lamar State College - Orange

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LVN to RN
      Certificate Programs
      • Vocational Nursing Certificate (VNSG)
      Last Updated: April 23, 2026
    • New York

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,139
      Average cost out of state
      $44,139
      School Type
      Private

      Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      Last Updated: May 25, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Owensboro Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,323
      Average cost out of state
      $21,051
      School Type
      Public

      Owensboro Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: August 31, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      Northern Essex Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $10,590
      Average cost out of state
      $17,820
      School Type
      Public

      Northern Essex Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      Last Updated: June 5, 2026
    • Oregon

      Blue Mountain Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,290
      Average cost out of state
      $25,015
      School Type
      Public

      Blue Mountain Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: July 27, 2026
    • Puerto Rico

      Caribbean University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $10,725
      Average cost out of state
      $10,725
      School Type
      Public

      Caribbean University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Neonatal Pediatrics
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Maine

      Central Maine Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $12,244
      Average cost out of state
      $12,244
      School Type
      Public

      Central Maine Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: April 13, 2026

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